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AMERICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER
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Singular Mission
Cowling's commission is particularly unique in that he is photographing the entire ceremonies for the Raja with no connections with any producing companies in the United States or elsewhere. The cinematographic record is to be exclusively for governmental archives.
Knows Sir Hari Singh
In 1923, during the course of his most recent photographic journey around the world, Cowling spent several months with the Raja of Kashmir as his guest. As indicated by the title, the Raja was at that time crown prince. He became greatly impressed with Cowling's work and adventures, and it was through the good graces of the future ruler of Kashmir that the A. S. C. member was enabled to take what is believed to be the first motion picture camera to enter unknown Tibet. Cowling became very friendly with Sir Hari Singh, whom he found to be developing into an enthusiastic motion picture fan.
The A. S. C. member subsequently purchased, in the United States, two projectors for the Raja which he installed in his summer and his winter palaces respectively. He subscribes to a film service in Bombay for pictures to show on his private screens. Upon his ascension to the throne, he will allow his subjects, it is said, to have motion picture theaters. This the old Maharaja, who was an orthodox Hindu of the Dogra caste, would not permit. Sir Hari Singh is a reform Hindu sect adherent and therein, it is stated, lay considerable intrigue to prevent his coming to. the throne, such as the "mysterious Mr. 'A' ' stories which emanated from London several months ago. Some observers state that the situation was manufactured by the opposition to prevent the British government from recognizing Sir Hari as Maharaja on the death of the late ruler.
Great Caution
In the latter connection lies a particular reason for the new Maharaja's insisting that Cowling, whom he knows and trusts, come to officially photograph the coronation. A ruler, in the atmosphere in which the ceremonies will take place, never knows what plots of assassination are being directed against him. Hence he has a direct interest in knowing "who" is pointing "what" at him.
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